Having the Hard Conversations

This workshop will review a wide range of challenging topics that are being addressed in our society, including political divides, mask and vaccine mandates, social justice movements, defund the police, abortion, antisemitism, and LGBTQI+ rights.

We will offer a structured approach to engaging with these topics, with an eye toward civility, respect, and principled debate. The conversational approach identifies hotspots for escalation, prioritizes interactive exercises and learning activities, and avoids name-calling and other objectification.